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RIO HONDO
COLLEGE
LVN - ADN PROGRAM
Admission Information
The Associate Degree Nursing Program may be completed by the Licensed
Vocational Nurse in one summer and one year. It is designed to prepare students
for employment as a Registered Nurse, providing direct care to patients.
Graduates receive an Associate Degree in Nursing. The California
State Board of Registered Nursing accredits the program. Students
who complete the curriculum are qualified to take the examination
leading to licensure as a Registered Nurse.
CURRICULUM GUIDE
Pre-Requisites:
Biology 125 Human Anatomy 4 Units *
Biology 226 Human Physiology 4Units**
Biology 222 Microbiology 5 Units**
English 101 Approaches to Writing 3 Units*
ADN 75 LVN Transition into the Associate Degree Nursing Program
2 Units*
By
permission of the program after admission – Offered summer
session only
OTHER REQUIRED COURSES
Math 50 (Elementary Algebra or Elementary Algebra Proficiency) 4
Units
Read 23 Reading College Textbooks or equivalent (Reading
Proficiency required for graduation 3 Units
Soc 101 Introduction to Sociology 3 Units*
Spch 101 Public Address or
equivalent 3 Units*
Psychology 101 Introductory Psychology 3 Units *
American Institution (1 course) 3 Units
Fine Arts (1 course) 3 Units
Humanities (1 course) 3 Units
PE (2 Activity Courses) 2 Units
(The nursing division staff recommends that student completes as
many courses as possible before admission especially Math 50 and Reading 23 or
equivalent)
COURSE REQUIRED AFTER PROGRAM ADMISSION BY PERMIT ONLY
SECOND YEAR FALL SEMESTER:
ADN 251Nursing Process Applied to Aging, Perception &
Coordination 4.5 Units *
ADN 252 Psychiatric / Mental Health Nursing 4 Units *
SECOND YEAR SPRING SEMESTER:
ADN 253 Nursing Process Applied to Advanced Concepts 5
Units *
ADN 254 Leadership and Management in Nursing 4.5 Units *
*Course required by the BRN to sit for the licensing exam. All these
courses must be completed with the grade of "C" or better. **Chem 110 is a prerequisite to Biol
222 and Biol 226 and meets the AS degree
requirement for a natural science with lab. Reading Proficiency
is required for graduation.
Determination of Eligibility for Admission to the ADN Program
Admission Requirements:
1. Educational requirements for program application:
Proof of graduation from an accredited high school in the U.S.A. by transcript or diploma or
official international evaluation of Associate or Baccalaureate degree
from an accredited institution of higher education in the U.S.A.
or documentation of passing score on the GED (General Education
Development) exam.
Students must meet the admission requirements for Rio Hondo College.
Active California Vocational Nurse license submitted to the
Health Science Division office by March 1.
Overall GPA in the core science prerequisites of at least a 2.5
(anatomy, physiology, microbiology) with no grade less than “C”
for each course. The student is limited to one repeat in any of the
science courses to improve the grade.
A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 for all college
coursework taken.
All science courses must be a minimum of four units with a lab
component. All core science
prerequisite courses must have been completed within the last 10 years.
ADN 75 LVN Transition into the Associate Degree Nursing Program
with a minimum grade of “C”.
Current CPR Card (BCLS 8 hour class for health care providers,
all ages, 1-person, 2 person rescuer) provided by American Heart
Association will be required after admission.
Effective Spring 2008, students must pass a diagnostic
assessment test (basic math, English, reading, science) prior to
program enrollment.
Students who fail to achieve a passing score will be required to
complete additional pre-nursing coursework.
2. Health Requirements:
The applicant must be free from communicable disease, infections,
psychological disorders and other conditions that would prevent the
successful performance of the responsibilities and tasks required in
the education and training of a Registered Nurse. Upon acceptance into
the program, the student must satisfactorily pass a health examination
by a licensed physician or nurse practitioner and have various
laboratory tests and immunizations as needed to determine physical and
mental fitness. If a student enrolled in the program has developed a
condition that would prevent successful performance of his/her
responsibilities and tasks, the Dean of Health Science may require the
student to be examined by a licensed physician. If the licensed
physician verifies the condition, then there is sufficient cause
for suspension or expulsion from the program pursuant to Board Policy.
Information on specific health requirements will be provided to the
student upon admission to the program.
Admission Procedure:
1. Application for admission to the college shall be submitted to
the Admissions Office.
2. Applicants to the Associate Degree Nursing Program should attend
a nursing information session to discuss prerequisites, general
education requirements for the degree and basic skills testing.
Applicants must complete and submit an application to the Counseling
Department for admission consideration, when all the educational
requirements are met.
3. The LVN to ADN Program has once a year entry each fall semester
with the transition course in the previous summer.
4. The Counseling Department will evaluate academic records and
complete an admissions card. Please bring one official copy of your
high school transcripts, diploma or GED, and transcrip5s for college
work completed to date to the Counseling Department. If you graduated
from high school and/or college in another country, please have your
transcripts evaluated by a private international evaluations service
and bring the documentation, as well as official international
transcripts, to the Counseling Department. The international evaluation
of college course work should be a detailed report. An official
transcript must be sent from previous colleges directly to the
Department of Admissions and Records.
5. All applicants will be notified in writing regarding acceptance
or non-acceptance following the selection procedure.
6. All students admitted to the program must attend a mandatory “Student
Readiness Day” at the beginning of the Fall and Spring semesters.
Admission Process
Acceptance to the Associate Degree Nursing program for the class
beginning in Fall 2006 will be through the use of an admission's
formula approved by the California Community College Chancellor's
Office. The student's overall cumulative GPA for all college
coursework taken, grades in the core science courses (anatomy,
physiology and microbiology), completion of college English and the
number of repetitions of science core courses will be used to determine
the student's eligibility. Students who have at least an overall
cumulative GPA of 2.5 for all college work taken, GPA of 2.5 in the
science core courses, with no grade less than “C” for each
course, had no more that one repetition of any of the science core
courses and completed English 101 with a grade of "C" or
better will be considered eligible for admission. A lottery will
be used to select students. The program does not have a waiting
list. Each class selection will be completed using the above
process.
ADN 75-LVN Transition into the Associate Degree Program is a
prerequisite for admission to ADN second year courses offered in
the fall semester (ADN 251, 252) and is offered in the summer
session only. Following
admission the student will be given a permit to register for this
course. Following completion of this course, with a grade of “C”
or better, the student will continue the program in the fall semester.
Appeal Procedure:
An applicant who is denied admission may:
1. Appeal in writing to the Dean of Health Science within ten
days.
2. If the Dean of Health Science denies the appeal, the student
may appeal to the Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs.
3. In the event that the above steps do not result in
satisfaction to the applicant, the applicant may initiate a grievance
through the grievance policy adopted by the Board of Trustees.
Expenses
Uniforms, books and miscellaneous expenses will total approximately $1000.00
the first semester, and approximately $600.00 every semester thereafter. Items purchased within the first
semester may be used throughout the remainder of the Associate Degree
Nursing Program. Students
are responsible for providing their own transportation to clinical
facilities
Student Support-Scholarships and Financial Aid Rio
Hondo College participates in a variety of federal and
state financial aid programs. These programs are designed to assist
students with tuition, fees, books/supplies, transportation and room
and board. Eligibility is limited to students who are U.S. citizens, permanent
residents, or other eligible non-citizens. Additional eligibility
requirements apply to each program and information may be obtained from
the Financial Aid Office. There are numerous scholarships
available to Rio
Hondo College
nursing students. These scholarships are funded and sponsored by
a variety of on an off campus resources including community hospital
partners of the nursing program. Scholarships are granted based on a
variety of qualifications. Scholarship information is available in the
College Scholarship Office located in the Financial Aid Office or in
the Health Science Division. Short-term loans are available in
emergency situations for books and supplies through the Student
Activities Office or the Scholarship Office.
Patient Safety-Background Check and Drug Testing
Based on national guidelines from the Joint Commission on Accreditation
of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and clinical facility policies,
nursing students must have clear criminal background checks to
participate in clinical courses. Specific procedures will be shared
with the student upon admission. The student is responsible for the
cost of the background check. If the background check is not
clear, the student will be responsible for obtaining documents showing
rehabilitation and/or having the record corrected. The Dean of Health
Science is responsible for determining if clinical placement is
appropriate through consultation with the Human Resource Departments at
the clinical site. Student information will be held in strictest confidence.
See the Dean of Health Science with questions concerning this
procedure.
The student will be required to undergo drug testing at their expense
before caring for patients in the clinical setting. Specific
procedures will be shared with the student upon admission.
Evidence of drug or alcohol use would jeopardize the admission of the
student to the clinical setting.
The Board of Registered Nursing requires the applicant for licensure
as a registered nurse to disclose prior misdemeanor and felony
convictions. The applicant must explain the circumstances of the
conviction and provide documentation of rehabilitation. The Board
considers the nature and severity of the offense, subsequent acts, recency of acts or crimes, compliance with court
sanctions and evidence of rehabilitation in determining eligibility for
licensure. Questions concerning this requirement may be directed
to the Dean of Health Science.
Requirements for Licensure The Board of Registered Nursing
requires a valid social security number for licensure. The Board of Registered
Nursing should be consulted for qualifications for licensure for legal
residents without social security cards. The Board of Registered
Nursing can be reached at 916.322.3350.
Transfer Students All transfer
students who have taken course work in nursing at another nursing
program will be evaluated on an individual basis. Previous
nursing coursework must be no older than three years. The student must
present a letter from the director of the former nursing program
stating the circumstances necessitating the transfer and evaluation of
clinical safety. Students who are deemed unsafe in the clinical area
are not eligible for transfer to the Rio Hondo Nursing Programs.
Transfer students must demonstrate competence in clinical skills and pass
pharmacology math quiz, with a score of 100%, before admission to the
program. Students who have completed two nursing courses with
grades below a "C" are ineligible for transfer into the Rio
Hondo ADN Program.
Above information subject to
change
Revised
08/2007
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